◆NEWSPirates make a roster move ahead of the series◆ROSTERRecalled RHP Noah Murdock from Indianapolis Indians◆HOT BATEsmerlyn Valdez: .294 AVG, 7 HR, 17 RBI, 1.356 OPS (last 2 weeks)◆LAST GAMEEsmerlyn Valdez 1-3, 1 HR, 2 RBI◆NEWSPirates checking in on bullpen help◆ROSTERSent RHP Chris Devenski on a rehab assignment to FCL Pirates◆ON THE BUMPJared Jones: 0.82 ERA, 17 K (last 2 weeks)◆ROSTERSent 1B Spencer Horwitz on a rehab assignment to Bradenton Marauders◆STATNick Gonzales ranks 3rd in the NL in batting average (.309)◆ROSTERSigned RHP Liam O'Leary◆STATPaul Skenes ranks 4th in the NL in strikeouts (138)

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The Pirates MUST Fix This Before the Trade Deadline

Jul 21 · 15:20

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Episode Notes

Alex Stumpf breaks down why the Pirates' biggest need at the MLB Trade Deadline isn't another bat. With the offense producing and the rotation largely set, the biggest weakness remains a bullpen that has struggled to protect leads all season. Alex also discusses Braxton Ashcraft's rough outing, whether workload should become a concern, and why adding experienced relievers could make all the difference in a postseason race.